“You would hardly believe how difficult it is to place a figure alone on a canvas, and to concentrate all the interest on this single and universal figure and still keep it living and real.”
Quote by Edouard Manet
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Edouard Manet
Edouard Manet was a French painter born on January 23, 1832, and died on April 30, 1883. He was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, known for his innovative use of light and color and his depiction of modern life. Manet's work often portrayed contemporary Parisian society and is considered one of the founders of modern art. more
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